Overview

This Marine Science and Technology PhD program at the University of Massachusetts Boston centers around issues of biological oceanography, marine ecosystems, climate change impacts on the oceans, and marine policy and management.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply the scientific method and design appropriate experiments to answer environmental science questions.
Students will understand the contributions of laboratory, field, and survey data collection and analysis for approaching environmental science problems.
Students will demonstrate analytical and quantitative proficiencies to analyze
environmental and/or social science data.
Students will understand the system interactions and feedback between human activities and social institutions and the natural environment.
Students will be experienced in communicating their learnings both in writing, visually, and orally, and for specific and general audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Oceanography
The Chemistry of Natural Waters
The Geochemistry of a Habitable Planet
Laboratory for the Geochemistry of a Habitable Planet
Physical Oceanography
Environmental and Energy Economics
Climate and Energy: Law, Policy and Management
Economics of Renewables: Marine and Energy Resources
Coastal Zone Policy, Planning, and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Marine Engineering Marine Science View 7 other PhDs in Marine Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program.
Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15408 USD / year

≈ 15408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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